Auto Trades [NCEA Level 2]
Introduction
Our Auto Trades course is a great way to gain NCEA Level 2 while getting an introduction to the auto industry and starting on an in-demand career pathway.
You will gain real-world skills in an automotive workshop environment, with practical hands-on learning.
The course covers preventive maintenance, using tools and workshop equipment, servicing and repair, safe working practice and learning all the key parts of a vehicle or small motor.
On this page
- Introduction
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: “What will I learn?”
- Q: “What qualification will I get?”
- Q: “What is the start date, timetable and course duration?“
- Q: “What are the costs?”
- Q: “What is the location for this course?”
- Q: “Is this course available via distance learning?”
- Q: “Is this course available to international students?”
- Q: “Is this course best suited to students of a certain age?”
- Q: “Are there any prerequisites?”
- Q: “What do students who have done this course say about it?”
- Download our Auto Trades Flyer
- Enquire Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: “What will I learn?”
This automotive course covers:
- Preventive maintenance
- Using tools and workshop equipment
- Performing auto servicing tasks
- Safe working practices
- Understand all the key parts of a vehicle
- NCEA L2
Q: “What qualification will I get?”
- Graduates will receive “NCEA Level 2, Vocational Pathway – Automotive”.
Q: “What is the start date, timetable and course duration?“
- Start dates:
- You can start any time
- Timetable:
- 8:30am – 3:00pm Monday to Friday
- Course duration:
- 20 weeks
Q: “What are the costs?”
- This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria
Q: “What is the location for this course?”
- This course is available in-person from our Mount Maunganui branch
Q: “Is this course available via distance learning?”
- No, sorry, it is only available in person at the branch listed above
Q: “Is this course available to international students?”
- No, this course is offered only to NZ citizens or permanent residents
Q: “Is this course best suited to students of a certain age?”
- Anyone aged 16 years and older is welcome
Q: “Are there any prerequisites?”
- You must have achieved NCEA Level 1 or above to be eligible for this course
Q: “What do students who have done this course say about it?”
Download our Auto Trades Flyer
